Globus expands small group discovery tours for 2026

Globus has added three Europe itineraries to its small group discovery tours range, taking the total of routes to 61 worldwide. The three new itineraries are the 10-day Ireland Unveiled: Beyond the Blarney, the 10-day Gems of Sicily & Malta and the eight-day Soul of Portugal. The Ireland small group discovery tour departs from Dublin […]

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spends more than $150,000 on international travel in Q3 2025, employee travel surpasses $500,000

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spent more than $3.6 million on travel-related expenses in 2025, according to figures from the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority. The expenditures, spanning travel allowance, international travel, family travel, and employee travel, reflect Mr Albanese’s international engagements over the year. The third quarter figures released on Thursday, covering July to September […]

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Albatross guarantees 97% of 2026 tours

Small group European specialists, Albatross Tours, have guaranteed almost every tour from April right through to 31 October 2026. “We’re delighted that such outstanding demand has enabled us to guarantee tours earlier than ever before – which make things easy for our travel agent partners,” managing director Shelley Poten said. Tours guaranteed for the 2026 […]

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TTC Tours Brings Back Special Tour Week Program

TTC Tour Brands, which includes Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Costsaver and Contiki, has kicked off November with the return of TTC Tour Week. The company’s global familiarization program, running throughout November, sends travel advisors across North America and the world to gain firsthand knowledge of its guided vacations. Throughout the program, participants connect directly with TTC Tour Brands’ […]

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Americans’ Winter Travel Preferences Shift To Under-The-Radar Getaways

U.S. travelers preparing for winter 2025/2026 are increasingly turning away from traditional resort hubs and big-city vacation centers. Instead, travelers are embracing lesser-known domestic locations that offer distinctive experiences. According to Airbnb’s winter travel report, as reported by Travel + Leisure, Americans are choosing smaller towns and rural or suburban settings for their seasonal getaways. […]

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Government shutdown threatens to snarl holiday travel for Houston flyers

Houston travelers could be in for a rough holiday season as the federal shutdown stretches into November, adding more strain to an already fragile air travel system. At George Bush Intercontinental Airport, long lines and shuttered security checkpoints have already tested travelers’ patience, as Chron witnessed earlier this week. Experts like Ryan Jones, founder and CEO […]

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Ontario region crowned one of world’s best places to travel in 2026

Ontario’s very own Prince Edward County has officially earned a spot on a prestigious list of The Best Places to Go in 2026, joining international destinations from Morocco to Japan as one of the world’s must-visit travel spots.  New York-based luxury and travel magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, praised the Ontario region (affectionately known as PEC) as a “newer […]

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U.S. Dept. of State issues travel advisory for popular Caribbean island

The U.S. Department of State has issued a travel advisory for Jamaica, urging travelers to exercise increased caution due to crime and COVID-19 concerns. The advisory highlights that violent crime, including armed robbery, assault, and homicide, occurs frequently in Jamaica, particularly in Kingston, Montego Bay, and other urban areas. Travelers are advised to remain vigilant, […]

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